Synonyms of noted

noted 1 of 2

adjective

ˈnō-təd 

as in famous

widely known

a serious play that needs a noted Broadway actor for the lead if it is to attract audiences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• famous
• celebrated
• famed
• prominent
• renowned
• distinguished
• notorious
• visible
• respected
• infamous
• notable
• legendary
• well-known
• star
• noteworthy
• remarkable
• illustrious
• important
• acknowledged
• outstanding
• leading
• big-name
• recognized
• great
• respectable
• prestigious
• exceptional
• honorable
• eminent
• fabled
• popular
• preferred
• significant
• fabulous
• favorite
• reputable
• superior
• formidable
• estimable
• supereminent
• redoubtable
• preeminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• insignificant
• unsung
• unimportant
• nameless
• uncelebrated
• inconspicuous
• undistinguished
• unfamous
• unexceptional
• unpopular

noted

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verb

past tense of note

1

as in commented

to make a statement of one's opinion

I'd like to note that I don't care for that tone of voice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commented
• remarked
• reflected
• opined
• said
• observed
• commentated
• editorialized
• stated
• weighed in
• spoke
• allowed
• speculated
• surmised
• told
• talked
• expressed
• uttered
• verbalized
• guessed
• articulated
• conjectured
• vocalized
• supposed
• daresaid

2

as in recorded

to make a written note of

a waitress hurriedly noting our orders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recorded
• reported
• logged
• transcribed
• marked
• registered
• wrote down
• entered
• jotted (down)
• set down
• chronicled
• took down
• put down
• inscribed
• notched
• minuted
• chalked (up)
• scored
• enregistered

3

as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

note the artist's rendering of the trees, how their leaves seem to dance in the wind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticed
• spotted
• saw
• regarded
• remarked
• eyed
• observed
• viewed
• looked (at)
• discerned
• watched
• sighted
• witnessed
• perceived
• distinguished
• spied
• beheld
• identified
• descried
• caught
• espied
• considered
• laid eyes on
• got a load of
• marked
• set eyes on
• examined
• studied
• surveyed
• picked out
• heeded
• scanned
• inspected
• attended (to)
• scrutinized
• glimpsed
• made out
• glanced (at)
• peered (at)
• picked up
• minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• missed
• passed over
• overlooked
• overpassed

4

as in mentioned

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

the lecturer noted several sources where listeners could go for further information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• cited
• noticed
• specified
• quoted
• indicated
• suggested
• named
• explained
• introduced
• referred (to)
• touched (on or upon)
• announced
• implied
• published
• clarified
• pronounced
• intended
• inferred
• dropped
• intimated
• pointed (out)
• adverted (to)
• signaled
• designated
• hinted (at)
• instanced
• declared
• alluded (to)
• proclaimed
• signified
• denominated
• advertised
• interjected
• publicized
• brought up
• interposed
• sounded
• broached
• elucidated
• interpolated
• insinuated
• cleared (up)
• broadcast
• explicated
• infiltrated
• spelled out
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• forgot
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

5

as in followed

to take notice of and be guided by

please note that the office will be closed tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• followed
• observed
• regarded
• considered
• obeyed
• watched
• respected
• listened (to)
• heeded
• heard
• noticed
• contemplated
• pondered
• weighed
• kept
• minded
• saw
• marked
• mulled
• complied (with)
• conformed (to)
• attended (to)
• hearkened (to)
• harked (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• dismissed
• neglected
• discounted
• tuned out
• scorned
• passed over
• brushed (aside or off)
• glossed (over)
• shrugged off
• flouted
• defied
• pooh-poohed
• snubbed
• slighted
• glozed (over)

Synonym Chooser

How is the word noted different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of noted are celebrated, distinguished, eminent, famous, illustrious, notorious, and renowned. While all these words mean "known far and wide," noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

When could celebrated be used to replace noted?

While the synonyms celebrated and noted are close in meaning, celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

When is distinguished a more appropriate choice than noted?

In some situations, the words distinguished and noted are roughly equivalent. However, distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

When would eminent be a good substitute for noted?

Although the words eminent and noted have much in common, eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

When might famous be a better fit than noted?

The words famous and noted are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

Where would illustrious be a reasonable alternative to noted?

The words illustrious and noted can be used in similar contexts, but illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

How do notorious and famous relate to one another, in the sense of noted?

Notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

When is it sensible to use renowned instead of noted?

While in some cases nearly identical to noted, renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of noted

Adjective

Sorzano, now a noted dancer and choreographer, has since performed alongside and created work for some of the nation’s top modern dance companies including, earlier this year, TU Dance. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025

The ownership, however, is traced back only to June 1953, which includes a handful of more recent owners before a noted car collector, the late Mark Smith, purchased it in 2007 and returned it to the United States. —Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

Verb

Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Donovan noted that Kawamura could have played basketball during this time, but the Bulls medical staff held the guard out of all contact activities during his recovery. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026